In the spotlight with…Vicki Spencer News Post

In the spotlight with…Vicki Spencer

Vicki started working at Heart of England Training at the age of 17 as an apprentice within the recruitment team at our Coventry training academy…and 17 years later, she still…

Aby Williamson13 September 2021

Students earning from online fashion marketplace News Post

Students earning from online fashion marketplace

Boomers had Debenhams; millennials had Zara — but the high street doesn’t cut it for Gen Z’s student wardrobes. Today’s university attendees would rather shop second-hand and are single-handedly driving…

Aby Williamson13 September 2021

In the spotlight with…Liam Fox News Post

In the spotlight with…Liam Fox

Liam has worked as an External Educator at Heart of England Training for almost two years, from a background in sports coaching and as a teaching assistant, which led quite…

Aby Williamson1 September 2021

“Parents should open their minds to apprenticeships” News Post

“Parents should open their minds to apprenticeships”

Middle-class parents should open their minds to apprenticeships, according to Gavin Williamson. The Education Secretary has previously criticised “inbuilt snobbishness” regarding further education and said that some families expect their…

Aby Williamson27 August 2021

In the spotlight with…Donna Kingsley-Walsh News Post

In the spotlight with…Donna Kingsley-Walsh

Donna joined the External Educator team at Heart of England Training 6 months ago, having spent the 7 previous years as HR Manager at Avon Valley School in Rugby. Donna…

Aby Williamson4 August 2021

In the spotlight with…Charlotte Coulson News Post

In the spotlight with…Charlotte Coulson

Charlotte has worked as an Assessor/Educator for 18 years – with Heart of England Training since 2018 and, prior to that, for 15 years at Leicester College. Charlotte’s specialism is…

Aby Williamson27 July 2021

Christmas in July thanks to Barrie Stephen! News Post

Christmas in July thanks to Barrie Stephen!

Christmas in July means starting the season of goodwill early at Barrie Stephen! In collaboration with the support of his styling tool partner, ghd,  Barrie has contributed 50 styling tools…

Aby Williamson7 July 2021

“Covid hit – that was it!” | How Mandy started her own business during a pandemic… News Post

“Covid hit – that was it!” | How Mandy started her own business during a pandemic…

Mandy has been a hairdresser for well over 30 years, starting as a Saturday Girl in Harrow, London before moving to the beautiful, historic market town of Oundle in 2006.…

Aby Williamson22 June 2021

Another successful year of schools-based apprenticeships News Post

Another successful year of schools-based apprenticeships

Despite it having been rather an odd year for education, we are pleased to look back on a highly successful string of apprenticeships delivered throughout Northamptonshire schools. We have provided…

Aby Williamson17 June 2021

Apply now for your new incentive payment News Post

Apply now for your new incentive payment

Applications are now open for the increased incentive payment for hiring a new apprentice. Incentive payments for apprentices who joined your organisation from 1st April 2021 Apprentices with an employment…

Aby Williamson10 June 2021

New Cohort for Associate Project Management News Post

New Cohort for Associate Project Management

An apprenticeship standard in Associate Project Management at level 4 is a nationally recognised route to a wide variety of management professions. The standards and assessment plans that candidates work…

Aby Williamson3 June 2021

What are the Prerequisites for Becoming a Teaching Assistant? Blog

What are the Prerequisites for Becoming a Teaching Assistant?

Teaching assistants are a vital part of the classroom. They help to build and shape the future of a child as much as classroom teachers. And, whilst teachers concentrate more…

Aby Williamson5 May 2021

Former HOET learner wins national award BlogNews Post

Former HOET learner wins national award

We were delighted to receive the news last week that one of our former learners has won a national hairdressing award. Lauren Yates, based at Mack Hair & Beauty in…

Aby Williamson7 April 2021

How to Embrace Online Learning During COVID News Post

How to Embrace Online Learning During COVID

A lot of businesses are currently struggling with the pandemic. If there’s one positive that could come out of the current crisis, it’s the rise of online learning. If you’re…

Aby Williamson29 March 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Apprenticeship Incentives Blog

Everything You Need to Know About Apprenticeship Incentives

Recruiting apprentices is a great way to expand your team, safe in the knowledge that they learn everything they need to know, the right way. Nowadays, recruiting apprentices is widely…

Aby Williamson29 March 2021

NEW cash incentives for employers Blog

NEW cash incentives for employers

Receive up to £4,000 for recruiting an apprentice The chancellor has increased and extended the incentive to £3,000 for each apprentice hire (regardless of age), which is in addition to…

Aby Williamson4 March 2021

The 4 Major Types of Educational Management Blog

The 4 Major Types of Educational Management

Today, the prime minister announced schools won’t reopen until March. But this needn’t act as a barrier to learning. That’s why our courses continue to run as normal - albeit…

Aby Williamson3 February 2021

What can you do after a Business Administration apprenticeship? Blog

What can you do after a Business Administration apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a great way of gaining real-world experience, a qualification, and a salary. But have you ever wondered what happens after an apprenticeship and what opportunities are on offer?…

Aby Williamson28 January 2021

Why choose management apprenticeships? Blog

Why choose management apprenticeships?

Businesses must be smoothly run, requiring skilled and knowledgeable individuals to oversee numerous areas. Management apprenticeships equip your staff with all the skills necessary to manage and run a successful business. Project…

Aby Williamson10 December 2020

Parents Evenings 2020/21 News Post

Parents Evenings 2020/21

Parents/Carers, We're pleased that your child is studying with us and we would like to invite you to attend our parents' evening which can be held remotely/online or in person…

Aby Williamson3 November 2020